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Better Searches. Better Results.

When conducting research online, the following modifiers can help refine your searches and may produce the best possible results.

" " Exact PhraseWhat it does: Searches for an exact phraseWhat to type: "one small step for man"What you'll receive: Results that include the exact phrase "one small step for man"

- Excluded WordsWhat it does: Excludes search results with a particular word or phraseWhat to type: bass -fishingWhat you'll receive: Results with the term bass that are not related to fishing

~ Similar WordsWhat it does: Searches for a word and all its synonymsWhat to type: ~mobile phoneWhat you'll receive: Results with the word phone, as well as cell, cellular, wireless, etc.

OR Multiple WordsWhat it does: Searches for web pages that include either wordWhat to type: "vacation" "London" OR "Paris"What you'll receive: Results with the word vacation and either London or Paris

... Numerical RangesWhat it does: Searches for a range of numbersWhat to type: Willie Mays 1950...1960What you'll receive: Results about Willie Mays during this time period